Bachelor Programme in Aquaculture (BPAq) is one of the study programs under the department of fishery, Faculty of Marine Science and Fishery, Hasanuddin University. Unhas as one of the reputable universities in Indonesia had established Fisheries Science (interest in Aquaculture) since 1968 under Faculty of Agriculture. The establishment of the fishery science was voluntarily initiated by three leaders namely Dean of Agriculture Faculty, Prof. Dr. Ir. H. A Muin Pabinru, MSc., Head Department of Marine Fishery, Ir Pieter H. Mailiassa, Head of Inland Fishery research institute, Ir. Ardwinirwan Kamaluddin. In 1977, Fishery science studies were managed under husbandry sciences programs.

In 1983, Department of Fishery merged with Husbandry faculty and its status was elevated and become Faculty of Husbandry and Fishery. The existence of department of fishery was officially acknowledged since 1984 based on Decree of Directorate General of Higher Education No. 108/DIKTI/Kep./1984 dated 21st August 1984. 

To produce graduates in this field, the UNHAS has established a fishery program with a particular interest in aquaculture since 1968. However, since 1996, the program has been fully established as a study program under a decree by the Directorate General of Higher Education (DEPDIKNAS No. 234/DIKTI/Kep/1996, with Number Code 45) . The BPAq programme produces graduates with strong analytical skills, an understanding of knowledge and technology, and the application of skills to meet aquaculture competencies. The degree awarded to BPAq graduates is a form of guarantee of the graduates’ qualifications, which is documented in the diploma-certified and academic transcript of grades